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Holidays in Somerset.
Axbridge,
Bath, Bishops Hull, Bishops Lydeard, Bridgwater, Brympton, Bruton, Burnham-on-Sea, Castle Cary, Chard, Cheddar, Comeytrowe, Crewkerne, Frome, Glastonbury, Ilminster, Martock, Meare, Minehead, North
Petherton, Norton Radstock, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, South Petherton, Street, Taunton, Watchet, Wellington, Wells, Weston-super-Mare, Wincanton, Yeovil.
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Camping & Caravanning Somerset
 Eurocampings - ACSI Camping Guide
Car Hire Somerset
Holiday Autos -
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Cruises
Destination Southwest
Destination Southwest is an alliance between 8 ports throughout the Southwest of England - Ilfracombe, Torbay, Dartmouth, Plymouth, Fowey, Falmouth, Penzance and the Isles of Scilly.
Holiday Homes / Cottages / Apartments
- leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible
], special offers and brochure request.
- Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season.
You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.
Helpful Holidays - holiday homes in Somerset
Hostels / Youth Hostels / B&B
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
Youth Hostels England
Hotels Somerset
Hotels in Somerset - Hotel guide Somerset
Hotels in Bath, Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare, Yeovil, Portbury, Wells, Bridgwater, Clevedon, Shepton Mallet,
Keynsham, Frome, Chard, and more ...
[ Hotels.com ]
National Parks
Exmoor National Park - see also Visit Exmoor
From Exmoor National Park to the Quantock Hills is an area of varied and inspiring landscapes, nestling in
West Somerset and North Devon. Enjoy the peaceful, open spaces, clean air, heather-clad moors, ancient
forests, deep valleys, sparkling rivers, dramatic coastline, pretty villages and towns and a friendly welcome.
The unique and rare breed of Exmoor pony and large herds of red deer freely roam the area. Look up and
you will invariably see buzzards soaring overhead. In the evening you can stalk deer, watch bats or seek out badgers at sunset.
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
Evan Evens Tours -
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Georgian Bath
Helpful Holidays
Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word
freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your
dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.
- Find your perfect Somerset Boating Holiday
- Create your perfect trip - Flight, Hotel and Car
Exmoor Falconry
Falconry Centre, situated in the Heart of Exmoor, offers bed and breakfast with falconry days and hawk walks, horse riding or fully organised activity breaks
Westcountry Breaks
Hotels | Self-catering | Pubs and Inns | Where to eat | Activities | Attractions | Letting Agencies
Travel Guides Somerset / Related books
Travel Guides Southwest England [ Amazon.co.uk ]
"Time Out" South West England
Paperback 336 pages (April 24, 2003); Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Language: English; ISBN: 0141011769
Devon, Cornwall and West Somerset Visitors' Atlas
This full colour atlas combines 32 pages of mapping with an illustrated town plan section to provide an informative guide to Devon, Cornwall and west Somerset.
Paperback 32 pages (April 23, 2003); Publisher: Geographers' A-Z Map Co Ltd; Language: English; ISBN: 1843481146
Bath: More Than a Guide (Jarrold City-break Guides)
Paperback 104 pages (January 1, 2004); Publisher: Jarrold Publishing; Language: English; ISBN: 0711726450
Coast - by Christopher Somerville
Paperback 192 pages (July 8, 2005); Publisher: BBC Books
Transport / How do I travel to Somerset
The nearest regional airports serving the county are Bristol and Exeter, there is also a coach service from
Heathrow to Taunton, and regular train services from both London airports [ Gatwick and Heathrow ].
Bristol Airport [ BRS ] - Bristol International Airport
Cardiff (CWL)
Exeter Airport [EXT ] - Home of Flybe
Hurn (BOH)
Swansea Airport (SWS)
Opodo -
Flight tickets Somerset, Flight tickets Bristol
Book cheap flights to Somerset at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online
Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - Flights to Somerset / Price comparison possible
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin Rail Group and National
Express Group, providing the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.
- Coach and Bus to Somerset
Regular daily services to the main towns in Somerset.
Traveline - public transport info
Maps International -
Maps of Somerset
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
Multimap.com
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.
Links
Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents
Somerset - Tourist Board Somerset - The county of contrasts
The long sweeping beaches and coastal resorts at Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare or
Clevedon are perfect for family holidays made from sand, sea and surf. Venture inland and Somerset unveils
a rustic and wild countryside which is both epic and welcoming, alive with colour. Five hill ranges - three of
which are Areas of Oustanding Natural Beauty are home to a diverse range of flora and forna. The Levels and Moors are a rural idyll where traditional crafts still bind the tapestry of West Country life.
Somerset - Somerset County Council - Jewel of the Southwest
Somerset Coast & Country
Somerset coast and country, featuring the seaside resort Weston-super-Mare, the coastal towns Clevedon and Portishead and the miles of surrounding glorious countryside and spectacular coastline.
Somerset coast and country is the ideal location for a day trip, short break or a longer holiday. Whether you
are looking for a relaxing weekend break discovering picturesque villages and enjoying the countryside or a
week of fun exploring rock pools and flying kites with the kids you'll find just the thing right here.
Situated in the South West, Somerset coast and country is the ideal location for exploring a little further afield.
The cities of Bristol, Bath and Wells are close by and the delights of Somerset are on the doorstep just waiting to be discovered.
 Blackdown Hills - range of hills along the Somerset-Devon border in south-western England
The hills are heavily cut with sharp valleys and reach 315 metres (1035 feet) above sea level at Staple Hill, their highest point. See Blackdown-hills.net
The Blackdown Hills embraces over 40 parishes, four local authority districts [ East and Mid Devon, South Somerset and Taunton Deane ] and two counties [ Devon and Somerset ].
Axbridge - Axbridge Town Council
Situated in the Sedgemoor district on the River Axe, near the southern edge of the Mendip Hills.
Bath - Tourism Bath
Bath, England, is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents
have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit.
Bruton
Bridgwater
Castle Cary
Chard
Cheddar
Clevedon - coastal town
Crewkerne
Frome
Glastonbury
Langport
Minehead - traditional seaside fun - 'Gateway to Exmoor'
Flower filled resort with a wide promenade and big beach. The colourful seafront is filled with family attractions and amusements. Marvellous base for exploring the Exmoor countryside.
Nether Stowey
North Petherton
Portishead - coastal town
Shepton Mallet
Somerton
Street
Taunton
Watchet
Wedmore
Wellington
Wells - City of Wells
Weston-super-Mare - seaside resort
Westonzoyland
Wincanton
Wookey Hole
Wiveliscombe
Yeovil
Bishops Hull, Bishops Lydeard, Brympton, Bruton, Burnham-on-Sea, Comeytrowe, Crewkerne, Ilminster, Martock, Meare, Norton Radstock, South Petherton, Wellington.
Bath Spa, Bath - Spa with a 2000 year past
Bath's natural thermal waters again used for bathing and healing in a complex which combines restored historic buildings and a new day Spa.
Cheddar Caves & Gorge
A major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do above and below ground. Outstanding Natural
Beauty, where you'll find many rare species.The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge are million
-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man is Britain's oldest complete skeleton.
If you'd like to try our RockSport Adventure Activities, organise a School or Group visit, or just enjoy a quiet cream tea, use the menu to find out what we have for you !
Classic gardens South Somerset
Tucked away in the narrow lanes of the tranquil South Somerset countryside are 10 wonderful gardens.
Here you can capture something of the essence of the Classic English Garden. Whether small or large, formal
or informal, each garden is among the best of its type and each illustrates the deep-rooted passion which the English have for their gardens.
Enjoy this diverse collection of classic gardens set in the beautiful English countryside.
Chew Valley - Chew Valley Internet Magazine
The valleys and hills of North East Somerset are a wildlife-spotters' paradise. And it's hardly surprising that
the tranquillity that attracts so much wildlife also offers a wonderfully peaceful setting for those wanting to get away from it all.
The Chew Valley is simply unbeatable for quiet country walks, bike rides, fishing, sailing, bird watching and
relaxing. For anyone interested in heritage, Stanton Drew with its 3 early Bronze Age stone circles, and the Norman Church of Compton Martin are both well worth visiting.
Many farms and small guest houses have sprung up in the Valley offering accommodation in an idyllic setting
Roman Baths, Bath - Best preserved Roman religious Spa from the ancient world
The Roman Baths is below the modern street level and has four main features, the Sacred Spring, the Roman
Temple, the Roman bath house and finds from Roman Bath. The Georgian Pump Room is on the ground level.
Wells Cathedral
Wells began as a holy place, taking its name from the sprong waht are now the Bishops' Palace Ground.
Wookey Hole Caves - Britain's most spectacular caves and home of the famous Witch
A cave tour matches breathtaking underground scenery, carved out by the mysterious River Axe, with a
delightful mix of fact, legend and folklore, including the story of the famous witch. Dramatic lighting effects
make it an even more exhilarating experience. Situated in the beautiful Somerset Mendip Hills.
News from Somerset - Western Gazettet
Cuisine - Gastronomy
Somerset is the home of Cheddar Cheese, you can still see it being made today in Cheddar Gorge near the Mendip Hills.
Somerset apple orchards grow in abundance producing a drink, which gives you a real taste of the West Country - cider!
You will only find Somerset 'Whortleberries' on the Quantock Hills and Exmoor (of 'Lorna Doone' fame), this is
a delicate and delicious berry used in local recipes to create a truly distinctive flavour of Somerset.
Somerset Food & Drinks
Somerset Farmers Markets
Take a trip to one of the Somerset Farmers' Markets where you can buy fresh, nutritious, good quality food direct from the person who actually produced it.
West Country Restaurants
Guide to eating out at quality restaurants and pubs.
History Southwest of England
Camelot Village
In British legend, Camelot was the capital of the kingdom of King Arthur. Cadbury Castle in Somerset, an
isolated Iron Age hill fort, is the site most often identified with Camelot. Archaeological evidence confirms that
during the 6th century the fort was occupied by a powerful British warrior chieftain. However, local folklore
advances alternative sites at Camelford in Cornwall and Winchester in Hampshire as the original Camelot
Hardy Country - Thomas Hardy - Poet & Novelist 1840-1928
The Hardy Trail will take you around the places in the West Country where Thomas Hardy lived and wrote about.
Classic Sights
Classic Sights is a group of top tourist attractions in the South West of England, working together to offer the
assurance of quality and value for money, whenever and wherever you choose to visit - whether you're on a daytrip, on holiday, travelling as a group or looking for a unique conference venue.
Pictures of England - Exploring the most Picturesque & Historic parts of England.
A unique website exploring the most beautiful towns, villages and countryside of England with countless photographs of the most beautiful and historically interesting places in England to visit.
The smuggler's Trail
Visit the towns, villages, resorts, bays, coves and caves that tell the story of men who pit their wits and
seamanship against the Commissioners of His/Her Majesty's Customs, the revenue men, pirates and
privateers. The adult will find the history interesting and the child will be exited with the tales, caves, haunts and locations. The trail covers the coast of the south west of England.
English Heritage
National Trust
Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment
English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
Traditional music & Folk related links - by area
Somerset Arts
This is an arts information site for communities and arts workers in Somerset to promote and share their creativity with other residents and visitors.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta - held during August in Bristol
Teams from all over the UK and other parts of the world bring their hot air balloons to the site and participate in mass ascents where as many as 100 balloons may launch at a time.
Santa Land [ Wookey Hole Caves ] - the West's largest Christmas Grotto
Meet the elves and a host of other magical characters including real reindeer and the wonderful wordt of Santaland.
Somerset Events - what's on in Somerset
The events listed on this site are just a selection of the many Somerset events and festivals happening throughout the county all year round.
Web Portals / Search Engines / Directories
Southsomerset.gov.uk - South Somerset on the Web
Endless countryside and quaint villages to explore, delicious local produce to savour, historic houses and
classic gardens, bustling market towns and tranquil vistas...just waiting to be discovered. South Somerset is also perfect for those wishing to cycle, walk or go horse riding.
Tourism Somerset
Coast, Countryside, Exmoor, Towns & Villages, History & Heritage, Myths & Legends, Arts & Culture, Somerset on Screen, Waterlinks
Yahoo - Somerset Directories
Visit Southwest of England
Accommodation, Essential Travel Information, Destinations to Visit, Attractions, Events, Holiday Inspiration, Business Tourism etc.
The Castles of England - Information Castles
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